Legally Blind (TV series) explained

Genre:	Drama
Creator:	Pam Miras
Director:	Ricky Davao
Creative Director:	Roy Iglesias
Starring:	Janine Gutierrez
Open Theme:	"Pangarap" by Maricris Garcia
Theme Music Composer:	Simon Tan
Country:	Philippines
Editor:	Maita Dator-Causapin Bot Tana Lawrence Villena
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	93
List Episodes:	List of Legally Blind episodes
Executive Producer:	Michele R. Borja
Producer:	Arlene D. Pilapil
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	23–32 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Legally Blind is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Janine Gutierrez. It premiered on February 20, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Hahamakin ang Lahat. The series concluded on June 30, 2017 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Impostora in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Premise

Grace is about to fulfill her dream of being a lawyer. On the day to celebrate the results of her bar exam results, she will be raped leading to her pregnancy and an accident that will lead to her blindness.^[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Janine Gutierrez as Grace Reyes Evangelista-Villareal^[3]

Supporting cast

• Mikael Daez as Edward Villareal
• Lauren Young as Charina "Charie" Reyes Evangelista
• Marc Abaya as William Villareal
• Rodjun Cruz as Joel Apostol
• Chanda Romero as Marissa Reyes-Evangelista
• Therese Malvar as Nina Reyes Evangelista
• Lucho Ayala as John Castillo
• Ashley Rivera as Diana Perez
• Camille Torres as Elizabeth Guevarra Anton Villareal

Guest cast

• Ricky Davao as Manuel Evangelista
• Denise Barbacena as Sabrina
• Max Collins as Darlene Santos-Aguirre
• Thea Tolentino as Maricar Nuevo
• Paolo Gumabao as Chanston Aguirre
• Rolly Innocencio as a lawyer
• Dexter Doria as Martha
• Dex Quindoza as Morgan Campos
• Rob Sy as Marcus
• Rafael Siguion-Reyna as Henry
• Madeleine Nicolas as Stella Villareal
• Menggie Cobarrubias as Anton Villareal
• Elijah Alejo as younger Grace
• Dayara Shane as younger Charie

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2017.^[4]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement ratings, the pilot episode of Legally Blind earned a 12% rating.^[5] While the final episode scored a 6.2% rating in Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes.^[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Legally Blind! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime Drama Series	Legally Blind		^[7]
		Best Drama Actress	Janine Gutierrez
		Best Drama Supporting Actor	Marc Abaya
		Best Drama Supporting Actress	Chanda Romero

Notes and References

1. Web site: Legally Blind (Full episodes) . . February 20, 2019.
2. Web site: Legally Blind . GMA Network . October 29, 2018.
3. Web site: Legally Blind, GMA Network's newest gripping drama series airs on February 20 . February 11, 2017 . GMA Network . June 30, 2019.
4. Web site: Noguera, Al Kenrick . Look: Janine Gutierrez-starrer Legally Blind starts taping . GMA Network . March 25, 2024 . January 26, 2017.
5. Web site: PEP Yearender 2017: Top Rating Pilot Episodes in Daytime, according to AGB . Ching, Mark Angelo . December 31, 2017 . PEP . January 25, 2018.
6. Web site: How did Janine Gutierrez's Legally Blind finale fare in AGB ratings? . Anarcon, James Patrick . July 3, 2017 . PEP . January 24, 2018.
7. Web site: In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television . Soriano, Gia Allana . GMA Network . April 24, 2020.